It takes two to tango. FASD -Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder.....

Why fathers need to pay heed ....before conception!!

foetal alcohol spectrum disorder

FASD, or

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, can occur in children who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb.

We have all seen the warnings on bottles and cans:

prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to a variety of permanent problems for affected children.

Problems Associated with FASD

• Movement, balance, vision, and hearing issues

• Learning difficulties, including problems with thinking, concentration, and memory

• Challenges in managing emotions and developing social skills

• Hyperactivity and impulse control issues

• Communication problems, such as difficulties with speech

• Health issues affecting joints, muscles, bones, and organs like the kidneys and heart

  
  

Although these problems are permanent, early treatment and support can help mitigate their impact on a child's life.

 "responsibility of both parents".

The greater the amount of alcohol consumed, the more severe the symptoms tend to be.

Scientists have warned about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy for over 50 years. A mother's consumption of even one drink a week may affect a child's brain development, cognitive function, and behavior, as well as facial shape.

Recent research suggests a significant possibility that has been noted for years: male health is crucial for the health of the growing baby, and the legacy of a dad’s behavior can impact his child (read more).

This makes it a responsibility of both parents. "Michael Golding."

That's right, male lifestyle choices before conception, such as drinking, affect the health of the developing baby.

It is now understood that it is NOT solely the mother's responsibility; rather,

it takes two to tango.

"Understanding the role of environmentally driven epigenetic changes (changes that are not determined by our genes) in the offspring constitutes not only a fascinating biological question but also represents a moral obligation for the health of future generations"(read more).

Educate yourself and take the time to read and share the information provided in the links below:

References:

• The role of epigenetics in spermatogenesis

  Sezgin Güneş and Tuba Kulaç (read more)

  
  

• Association Between Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Craniofacial Shape of Children at 12 Months of Age (read more)

  
  

• Foetal alcohol syndrome: Why fathers need to watch what they drink too. Information in this article has been reproduced from this article.

  
  

• Teratogenesis and the epigenetic programming of congenital defects: Why paternal exposures matter (read more)

  
  

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): An update on policy and practice in Australia (read more)

  
  

• Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders- Nature Reviews. (read more)